The Ultimate Tools You Need for Demolition Quiz

Demolition can be a fun part of home-remodeling, although clearing the rubble is less enjoyable. To get the job done efficiently, you need the right demolition tools. Take this quiz and see how to be destructive in a positive way.

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Question 1 of 15

What do you think is the one of the messiest parts of home renovation?

scraping walls

painting

demolition

Demolition is probably the messiest part of the process.

Question 2 of 15

Is it always good to just swing that sledgehammer at the wall that needs to come down?

First of all, carefully consider all implications.

No, you should carefully consider the results of slamming at that wall and also what is behind it.

This is the fun part -- swing away.

Use a jackhammer, it's quicker.

Question 3 of 15

What is a Pry Bar?

place to get information

tool used to pry things apart

This is a crowbar, made of hardened metal, designed to pry apart nailed wood, glued tiles and other things.

electric separating tool

Question 4 of 15

If you buy two crowbars, which would they be?

L-shaped crowbar and a large pry bar

lightweight aluminum S-shaped pry bar and a round crowbar

a flat pry bar and a medium S-shaped crowbar

A good start would be a medium-sized S-shaped crowbar and a smaller, flat pry bar.

Question 5 of 15

What size should the crowbar be?

between 18 inches and 2 feet (46 to 61 centimeters)

The crowbar should be between 18 inches and 2 feet (46 to 61 centimeters)

12 inches (30 centimeters)

3 feet (92 centimeters)

Question 6 of 15

Which other essential tool should accompany the crowbars?

protective gloves

spirit level

a claw hammer

A claw hammer is needed along with the crowbars.

Question 7 of 15

Faced with a demolition job, do you think only one hammer is necessary?

a mini-sledgehammer for everything

different hammers for different jobs

Different hammers, ranging from a household claw hammer up to a sledgehammer, are needed.

depends on permitted noise level

Question 8 of 15

When is a full-sized sledgehammer absolutely essential?

brick wall

A brick wall demands the attention of a full-sized sledgehammer.

wood beams

drywall

Question 9 of 15

What is a San Angelo Bar?

drinking place for demolition experts

long pry bar shaped like San Angelo

extremely heavy pry bar

It is an extremely heavy type of pry bar.

Question 10 of 15

When would you use a San Angelo Bar?

upper sections of walls

floor jobs

Because of its weight, it is used basically for floor jobs.

delicate jobs

Question 11 of 15

Just how heavy is a San Angelo Bar?

17 pounds (7.7 kilograms)

It weighs 17 pounds (7.7 kilograms)

19 pounds (8.6 kilograms)

21 pounds (9.5 kilograms)

Question 12 of 15

Why should you wear a hard hat (helmet)?

fashion statement

looks professional

protection

If you want to avoid a headache -- the major kind caused by falling debris -- wear a hard hat.

Question 13 of 15

What safety purpose is served by work gloves?

keep your hands clean

protection from blisters

They basically protect your hands from blisters and cuts.

adhere to metal

Question 14 of 15

Why would you wear a mask?

to filter dust

Dust, which is a by-product of demolition, will be filtered by a basic mask.

to maintain anonymity

required by law

Question 15 of 15

What other basic household tool should you always have on hand?

angle grinder

spirit level

screwdrivers

Screwdrivers are needed for more delicate tasks, such as removing electric outlets and lightweight prying.